Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
67.00%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Cumberland University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 67.00%. This means approximately 670 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,053 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
67.00%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $27,840 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,840 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $41,657 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,292 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 32.54% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 25.14% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Cumberland University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$27,840
Room and board
$10,360
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$5,340
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$41,657
Average net price
$18,292
Average aid coverage
56%
$23,365 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Cumberland University pays approximately $18,292 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Cumberland University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Cumberland University net price
$18,292
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Cumberland University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $27,840 and average net price at $18,292. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$27,840
Current net price
$18,292
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
46.98%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$57,687
Undergraduates
2,053
10-Year Median Earnings - Cumberland University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Cumberland University graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Cumberland University?
Undergraduates
2,053
Completion rate
46.98%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
32.54%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
25.14%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 32.54% of Cumberland University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 25.14% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Cumberland University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Cumberland University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Cumberland University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Cumberland University is listed at 1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Cumberland University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University | 67.00% | $27,840 | $18,292 | $57,687 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Lebanon schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Lebanon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland University's acceptance rate?
Cumberland University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 67.00%.
How much is Cumberland University tuition?
Cumberland University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $27,840.
What is Cumberland University's average net price?
Cumberland University's average net price in the local dataset is $18,292.
What does Cumberland University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $16,827 for Cumberland University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Cumberland University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $57,687 for Cumberland University.
Is Cumberland University accredited?
Cumberland University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Cumberland University?
The local dataset lists 2,053 undergraduate students at Cumberland University.
What percentage of Cumberland University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Cumberland University in the local dataset is 32.54%.
What is the federal loan rate at Cumberland University?
The federal loan rate for Cumberland University in the local dataset is 25.14%.
Where should I verify Cumberland University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Cumberland University or the latest official federal education data.